September is Pain Awareness Month!

Why go to ER when experiencing chronic body pain?

Almost everyone who lives with pain has been to the emergency room at some time.

You may have gone because your pain was out of control and you could not reach your own health care team. You may have gone because you feared that your pain was a sign of a new medical problem. You may have gone because you have no insurance. Or your own doctor may have sent you there.
 

A randomized survey conducted by the ACPA and the American College of Emergency Medicine Physicians found these reason and more among 500 people with recurring or chronic pain who visited the emergency department (ED) once or more in the last two years.

To see the full survey results, CLICK HERE!
 

To learn some great pain management tips when facing an ER visit – CLICK HERE

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